122 community ratings

South Bay

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
122 ratings

The Different Company South Bay is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange leaf, grapefruit and freesia, suited to spring and summer days.

Compare

Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 85 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange leaf Grapefruit

Tamarind

Heart notesfirst few hours

Freesia

Grapefruit tree

Rose hip

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Suede Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does South Bay smell like?

It opens with mandarin orange leaf, grapefruit and tamarind, a bright citrus with a green edge. In the heart, freesia, grapefruit tree and rose hip add a soft floral, slightly fruity note. Vetiver, suede and sandalwood then dry it down onto a warm, woody base.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Clinique Calyx and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.